NordicWalkin'Lyon takes place on Sun, Oct 11, 2026 in Lyon, France. The main route is 20 km.
- Date
- Sun, Oct 11, 2026
- Start
- Lyon 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 20 km
- Level
- Open to all
NordicWalkin'Lyon is an urban walking and Nordic walking event in France offering multiple routes ranging from 7 km to 20 km through the historical and natural sites of Lyon.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
NordicWalkin'Lyon requires sustained cardiovascular endurance and muscular stamina to cover a 20 km urban walking route.
Distance endurance
Covering the full 20 km route demands continuous forward progression on foot, requiring well-developed aerobic capacity and structural conditioning.
Terrain versatility
Navigating the historical and natural sites of Lyon involves varied urban surfaces and potential grade changes across the city.
Given the duration of a 20 km walk, athletes should consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Your road to race day
Race day at NordicWalkin'Lyon is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Sep 21, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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